What kinds of documents are needed for Consular Processing?

1. The Original I-797 approval notice for immigration petition (I-130, I-140, etc.);
2. A Copy of the immigration petition as filed;
3. The receipt notice for Form I-824 (only if indicating to apply for consular processing at first) or the approved notice for Form I-824 (only if after requesting consular processing);
4. Evidence that the applicants last residence was in the host country of the post;
5. Consular Processing application forms;
6. Medical exam;
7. Employment information for the past 10 years;
8. Birth Certificate;
9. Passport;
10. Military Records, if applicable;
11. Marriage Certificates, if applicable;
12. Documentation of termination of prior marriages (e.g. divorce decree or death certificate), if applicable;
13. Address since the age of 16; and
14. Police certificates from every country where an applicant has resided for one year since the age of 16.

Any documents in a foreign language need to be translated into English.

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